Jim Cramer Says Market Realism Is Catching Up To D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS)
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has delivered a wild ride for investors, with shares up 24% over the past year but down by the same amount year-to-date. The company reported its second quarter earnings on August 6th, and shares closed the session 9% lower in response to the results. CNBC’s Jim Cramer addressed the market…
Trump Accounts And Grandparent 529s Reshape How Families Pay For College
The 2025 tax legislation introduced a new savings vehicle for children called Trump Accounts, which officially became available starting July 4, 2026. Any contributor can deposit up to $5,000 annually into these accounts during 2026 and 2027, with that cap indexed for inflation in subsequent years. Children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31,…
Birkenstock And Crocs (CROX) Ride Ballet Flat Wave As Footwear Trend Shows No Signs Of Slowing
The ballet flat has officially moved beyond niche fashion circles and into mainstream footwear culture, with nearly every major brand now launching its own version. Birkenstock and Crocs (CROX) are among the most prominent names capitalizing on what has become one of the most durable style movements in recent footwear history. Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert…
800-Stock Active Fund Outpaces Major Indexes With Quantitative Edge
Harbor International Core Fund is proving that holding nearly 800 stocks simultaneously does not have to mean settling for average returns. The $2.5 billion fund carries a five-star rating from Morningstar within the Large Foreign Blend fund category, its highest possible designation. Its performance benchmark is the MSCI EAFE Index, and it has consistently delivered…
Abu Sabah’s Net Worth and Sentencing Amid Money Laundering Criminal Case
Various industry estimates placed Abu Sabah’s net worth between $1.7 billion and $2 billion, built primarily on real estate holdings and property development income. The long-running money laundering saga surrounding Indian-origin Dubai businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni — widely known by his nickname “Abu Sabah” — has reached its conclusion, with the UAE’s top court delivering…
Grocery Outlet (GO) Posts Q2 Sales Gains But Faces Tougher Grocery Competition Ahead
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO) reported net sales of $1.19 billion for the quarter ended July 4, 2026, representing a 1% year-over-year increase. Comparable-store sales declined 0.3%, which was an improvement of 70 basis points from the first quarter and better than the company’s projected 1.5% to 2% decline. Chief Financial Officer Ian Ferry noted…
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Maintains $1.6 Billion Equity Base As Acquisition Strategy Accelerates
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT), also known as QCi, continues to hold a well-capitalized balance sheet despite aggressive acquisition activity in the first half of 2026. The company closed the second quarter of 2026 with total assets of approximately $1.64 billion, essentially unchanged from the first quarter of the year. That stability signals that QCi’s overall…
Retired CPA With $1.2 Million 401(k) Weighs Whether A Roth Conversion Makes Financial Sense At 63
At 63 years old and retired, a former CPA sitting on a $1.2 million 401(k) is asking a question many pre-retirees face: is a Roth conversion worth the effort? For high-balance savers approaching or already in retirement, Roth conversions represent one of the most debated strategies in personal finance and tax planning today. A traditional…
A $42,000 Bonus Puts ACA Subsidy Eligibility At Risk For Many American Households
Unexpected income windfalls can create serious complications for households that rely on Affordable Care Act subsidies to manage their health insurance costs. When a spouse receives a large year-end bonus, the household’s modified adjusted gross income can spike well beyond the thresholds that determine subsidy eligibility. ACA subsidies are calculated based on projected annual household…
Social Security’s 2027 COLA Projected To Hit 3.6%, Delivering Biggest Boost In Four Years
The projected 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 3.6% would deliver the largest benefit increase recipients have seen in four years. The forecast comes from The Senior Citizens League, which based its projection on July inflation data showing consumer prices rose 3.4% over the prior year. If the 3.6% projection holds, the average retiree’s monthly…
